Tearmoon Empire: Volume 11 [Complete] by Nozomu Mochitsuki

Author:Nozomu Mochitsuki
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 27: Just What Are the Chaos Serpents?

A tea party between Valentina and Citrina was held the next day as well. Previously, Valentina had complete control of its proceedings, but in an upstart, Citrina today went on the offensive.

“If you do not know how to destroy the Serpents, there’s something else I’d like to know. Just what are they?”

She stared up at Valentina and sipped her tea...the taste of poison was noticeably absent. Though, Citrina had been fairly certain that they would not use such means after all this time.

“My, how is knowing going to help you?” replied Valentina with a smile.

Citrina responded with a victorious grin of her own. “That’s obvious. It will let me figure out a way to destroy them on my own. As long as I know what they truly are, they will be possible to defend against.”

The look in Valentina’s eyes was reminiscent of how one deals with a troubled child. “Just like the poisons you’re so knowledgeable of, yes? You know enough to even kill your dear friends.”

“Enough to protect them, yes.”

Valentina seemed a bit taken aback. “My, I see you’ve gotten over that wound. Hee hee! Well, so be it. I’ll teach you if you wish.” She took a sip of tea to recompose herself. “But you know, your father is already well aware of the answer.”

“Huh...?”

Citrina’s face was one of pure shock and confusion. It brought a wide smile to Valentina’s lips.

“Duke Lorenz Etoile Yellowmoon knows exactly what we Chaos Serpents are.”

“Huh? You’re lying! Father never knew...” Citrina darted her eyes about the room in panic.

“Oh? So he never told you?” Valentina’s words were teasing. She laughed derisively before flip-flopping into a kind smile. “Hee hee! How adorable. I see you’re quite the daddy’s girl.”

“Wha—?! I’m not...”

Citrina could feel her cheeks grow warmer. Having once again been toyed with, she bit her lip. She had hoped to take control of proceedings today, but it was once again the High Priestess who dominated. It was frustrating, and Citrina looked to the floor despondent. But the voice that addressed her was shockingly tender.

“It’s nothing to be so embarrassed about. I think it’s a wonderful thing. In fact, I’m incredibly jealous.”

The warmth that could be gleaned from her voice only further troubled Citrina—her tone was completely genuine, as if she really did envy her.

“You’re jealous? You’re just saying what’s convenient...”

“My, I was serious. What you have is something I don’t. I don’t think it’s strange for me to be jealous at all.” She shrugged with a self-deprecating grin. “You see, I was almost killed my father, or at least, someone close to him.”

“Huh?” That sudden confession had Citrina bewildered.

Valentina shook her head. “Well, enough about me. Let’s return to our original topic of discussion. I am certain that Lord Lorenz Etoile Yellowmoon knows exactly what the Serpents are, and I do not say that to tease or deceive you. At the very least, Barbra thought as much.” She laughed. “Don’t look so hateful! She did treat you quite poorly, but she had her own circumstances.

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